Antioch

Antioch is a village in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,622. The village is nestled into the Chain O'Lakes waterway system and borders the state of Wisconsin. The Pottawatomi Tribe historically inhabited in the area of present-day Antioch prior to European settlement. The first permanent European settlements in the region were along the creek, named as Sequoit which means winding in Indian. In 1843, new settlers gave a biblical name Antioch to the region and started a school. By the late 1800s, Antioch became a popular vacation spot for Chicagoans and tourism grew quickly once the rail line to Chicago was laid in 1886. During Prohibition, Al Capone owned a summer home on nearby Bluff Lake. Following World War II, Antioch continued to see a steady population and economic increase, and an industrial park was created in the 1970s.Today, Antioch serves as a bedroom community within the Chicago metropolitan and Milwaukee metropolitan area. The population of the village is 14,430 as of the 2010 United States Census, with 8,788 people living in the village. Antioch has an area of 8.595 square miles (22.26 km²) (or 95.52%) is land and 0.385 sq miles (1.00 km²), (or 4.48%) water. Antioch is approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee at 42°2845N 88°527W (42.479069, -88.090878).

History

Antioch is the primary city name, but also Old Mill Creek, Old Mill Crk are acceptable city names or spellings. The Pottawatomi Tribe historically inhabited in the area of present-day Antioch prior to European settlement. The tribe was pushed to the west by European/American encroachment in the 1830s. The first permanent European settlements in the region were along the creek, named as Sequoit which means winding in Indian. In 1843, new settlers gave a biblical name Antioch to the region and started a school. The town grew as new settlers, primarily of English and German descent, established farms and businesses. By the late 1800s, Antioch became a popular vacation spot for Chicagoans and tourism grew quickly once the rail line to Chicago was laid in 1886. During Prohibition, Al Capone owned a summer home on nearby Bluff Lake. Following World War II, Antioch continued to see a steady population and economic increase. In 1976, a replica of Buttrick's mill was built a few hundred feet downstream from where it once stood. Today, Antioch serves as a bedroom community within the Chicago metropolitan and Milwaukee metropolitan area. Many local businesses and organizations as well as Antioch Community High School use the name "Sequoit". Antioch is noted as having sent a disproportionately high number of its young men to the Union Army. It is also known for being a regional center of the abolitionist movement, and for having a large African-American population in the early 20th century. In the 1970s, an industrial park was created in the 70s and 80s. Antioch is located on the banks of Sequoit Creek, a tributary of the Fox River.

Geography

Antioch is approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee at 42°2845N 88°527W (42.479069, -88.090878). According to the 2010 census, Antioch has an area of 8.595 square miles (22.26 km²), of which 8.21 sq miles (21.26km²) is land and 0.385sq miles (1.00 km²) (or 4.48%) water. The village lies in a gently rolling moraine landscape, dominated by lakes of glacial origin. Antioch receives an average of 36.74 inches (933 mm) of precipitation each year. Like Chicago, Antioch is in a humid continental climate zone and experiences four distinct seasons. It is located on the Illinois Turnpike, which runs from Chicago to Milwaukee. The turnpike is one of the busiest roads in the U.S., connecting Chicago with Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and points north and south. It was built in the 19th century and has a population of about 3,000. The town is located in the Chicago Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMA), which includes the cities of Chicago, Milwaukee and Winnebago, as well as the town of Antioch. The CMA is the largest CMA in the United States, with more than half of its population living in the CMA. It also has the largest number of lakes in the state, including the Antioch Lake, south of the village center, Lake Marie, west of the town center and the Redwing Slough Lake.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 14,430 people living in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 88.79% White, 3.08% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 2.04% of some other race and 2.09% of two or more races. 8.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino (of any race). As of the census of 2000, there Were 8,788 people, 3,235 households, and 2,351 families. The median income was $56,481, and the median income for a family was $66,589. The per capita income for the village is $25,711. About 2.3% of families and 3.9% of those under age 18 were below the poverty line. The US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race. The 2020 census will be held on October 1, 2020. The village is located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. The population is expected to rise to 14,000 by the end of the 2020 census. It is the largest U.N. village in the state. It has a population of 1,816,000, making it one of the largest cities in New Mexico, along with the city of Bakersfield and the town of Kern County.

Economy

Downtown Antioch is home to distinctive clothing boutiques, eateries, bars, gift and décor shops, and specialty shops. It also hosts concerts in a bandshell, craft fairs, parades, festivals, art walks, gardening tours and more. The Pickard China factory which makes fine china for Air Force One, Camp David, and others. The village continues to undergo commercial and residential growth, mostly along the Illinois Route 173 corridor. It is located on the Illinois Turnpike, which runs from Chicago to Chicago. It has a population of about 2,000, with most of its residents living in the central part of the village, near the train depot. It was founded in 1872 and is one of the oldest towns in the state, with its first post office being opened in 1875. The town was named after the town of Antioch, Illinois, which was once the site of the town's first white settlement. The current post office was established in 1876 and is located in the center of the city, near what is now known as the downtown area of Antioch. It opened its doors to the public in 1881 and has since become a focal point for the village. The train depot is located near the village's downtown, and the village has a number of restaurants, bars and other businesses. The city also has a large number of hotels, many of which are located in downtown Antioch, as well as a small number of apartment complexes. The community has a reputation for being very family-friendly, with many residents living on the outskirts.

Arts and culture

Antioch has been home to the Palette, Masque and Lyre, Inc. (PM&L) Performing Arts theatre since 1960. In addition, the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation (AFAF), serving Antioch, Greater Lake County, IL and Southeast WI since 2001. AFAF offers a gallery, regular special exhibits, an artists' library, classes, workshops, and other special events. The collection of the library contains 135,716 volumes and circulates 371,105 items per year. The Chain O'Lakes found along the Fox River, serves as an aquatic mecca for boating and summer leisure while skiing and snowmobiling abound during the winter months. Along with neighboring Fox Lake, Antioch has become host to numerous pro and amateur national fishing tournaments. Kite flying is also a popular sporting event on Loon Lake during Labor Day Weekend. Currently, the Swiss Kiting Federation holds the record for the longest kite flight of 1 hour and 24 minutes. The village is bordered by four holdings of the Lake County Forest Preserve District, an award-winning and nationally recognized land conservation organization. In August 2001 construction began of an 18,000-square-foot addition to the Antioch Public Library facility. The construction was completed in January 2003. The library is located at 757 Main Street (Route 83). The library was moved again to the corner of Main Street and Depot Street in 1941. In 1950 William Schroeder family donated the property to the Village of Antioch for use as a library.

Government

The village of Antioch is a non-home rule municipality which functions under the council-manager form of government. It has a village President and a six-member Board of Trustees, all of whom are elected to four-year terms. The Village President and three of the Trustees are elected every four years. The other group of three Trustees is also elected for four- year terms, but this election is staggered and takes place two years after the first group. The village has a population of 1,000 people. It is located near the town of Antioch, in the north of the county. The town is home to a number of small businesses, such as a bakery, a butcher, a bank and a post office. It also has a small number of schools, including a primary school, a middle school and a high school. It was founded in the 17th century and is one of the oldest villages in the United States. Its name is derived from the name of its first owner, William Antioch, who was born in the area in 16th century. The current village president is the son of William Antioch and his wife, who died in the early 20th century, and was buried in the village cemetery. The mayor is the current mayor of the village, who is also the daughter of the former mayor, and has served in the post since the early 1980s. He has been re-elected to a second term in office in 2012. The city's population is 1,200 people.

Schools

W.C. Petty Elementary School in Lake Villa, Illinois (K-5) Hillcrest Elementary School (PK-5), Oakland Elementary School, Millburn Elementary School. Antioch Upper Grade School (6-8), Peter J. Palombi School (7-8) Beach Park Middle School in Lindenhurst, Illinois. St. Peter Catholic School (Grades PK-8, CLOSED) Antioch Community High School (9-12) Lake Villa Community High, Illinois, child of Antioch High School. Faith Evangelical Lutheran School, Lake Villa (Grading PK-9), closed. Antioch Community Middle School,Lake Villa (Grade 6-7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 13, Grade 14, Grade 15, Grade 16, Grade 17, Grade 18, Grade 19, Grade 20, Grade 21, Grade 22, Grade 23, Grade 24, Grade 25, Grade 26, Grade 27, Grade 28, Grade 29, Grade 30, Grade 31, Grade 32, Grade 34, Grade 35, Grade 36, Grade 37, Grade 38, Grade 39, Grade 40, Grade 50, Grade 51, Grade 52, Grade 53, Grade 54, Grade 55, Grade 56, Grade 57, Grade 58, Grade 59, Grade 60, Grade 61, Grade 62, Grade 63, Grade 64, Grade 69, Grade 70, Grade 80, Grade 81, Grade 82, Grade 83, Grade 84, Grade 89, Grade 90, Grade 91, Grade 92, Grade 93, Grade 94, Grade 95, Grade 96, Grade 97, Grade 98, Grade 99, Grade 100, Grade 101, Grade 102, Grade 103, Grade 104, Grade 105, Grade 106, Grade 107, Grade 108, Grade 109, Grade 110, Grade 111, Grade 112, Grade 113, Grade 114, Grade 115, Grade 116, Grade 117, Grade 119, Grade 120, Grade 121, Grade 122, Grade 123, Grade 130, Grade 131, Grade 144, Grade 145, Grade 150, Grade 151, Grade 152, Grade 153, Grade 154, Grade 155, Grade 156, Grade 157, Grade 162, Grade 163, Grade 164, Grade 165, Grade 175, Grade 185, Grade 176, Grade 187, Grade 183, Grade 190, Grade 194, Grade 205, Grade 211, Grade 206, Grade 207, Grade 209, Grade 204, Grade 210, Grade 215, Grade 230, Grade.

Infrastructure

Antioch is located approximately 43 miles north of Chicago O'Hare International Airport and 40 miles south of General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. Metra service is provided from Antioch to Chicago Union Station via the North Central Service. Bus service within Antioch and throughout Lake County is provided by Pace. Antioch Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical services with contract service, part time and paid on call firefighters and Paramedics. The police department and the fire department are housed in separate buildings next to each other. The Antioch Village Board elected to close the communication center in 2012, electing to outsource all of its 911 emergency dispatch service (Police, Fire, and Rescue) to another center located in Round Lake Beach. In March 1993, the Antioch Police Department became a part of the Lake County Enhanced 911 system. The Fire Department also has an Explorer post for youths ages 15 to 20 interested in making the fire service a career. Several major highways and state routes cross over and travel around Antioch. The city is located on the Illinois Turnpike, which runs from Chicago to Milwaukee. It is also the location of the Illinois Department of Transportation's (DOT) Lake County Division of Public Transportation. The DOT has a number of bus routes that connect to towns, villages, and unincorporated municipalities throughout Kenosha County. The town is also home to the Illinois State Police, which is based in the town of Lake Geneva. The state police are based in Lake Geneva and serve several towns and villages in Lake County.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois = 46.3. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 28. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 22. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Antioch = 3.7 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 14,622 individuals with a median age of 39.1 age the population grows by 30.58% in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,774.30 residents per square mile of area (685.05/km²). There are average 2.58 people per household in the 11,093 households with an average household income of $67,448 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 10.30% of the available work force and has dropped -4.75% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 20.20%. The number of physicians in Antioch per 100,000 population = 277.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Antioch = 34.4 inches and the annual snowfall = 39.7 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 106. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 189. 83 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 11.5 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois which are owned by the occupant = 66.83%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 26 years with median home cost = $175,530 and home appreciation of -18.16%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $19.95 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $5,799 per student. There are 17.3 students for each teacher in the school, 823 students for each Librarian and 819 students for each Counselor. 5.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 14.70% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.26% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).